PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas is seeking a DHS Program Eligibility Specialist I in Pulaski County to determine client eligibility and coordinate services with providers. Under general supervision, the role involves obtaining client information and preparing information and recommendations in compliance with state and federal laws.

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or related field is preferred. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.

Responsibilities

• The DHS Program Eligibility Specialist I works under general supervision and is responsible for determining client eligibility, obtaining client information, coordinating services with providers, and preparing information and recommendations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or related field

Job description

Position Number: 22103728

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: September 9, 2026

The DHS Program Eligibility Specialist I works under general supervision and is responsible for determining client eligibility, obtaining client information, coordinating services with providers, and preparing information and recommendations. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy including Fair Labor Standards Act.

Preferred Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a